Please take a moment to read this… I haven’t been able to keep up with my regular weekly blog posts, which I cut down to since starting uni from twice a week. But I have a reason, this is from my personal Facebook page but I thought I’d share it with you too.
On the 23rd of September this year, 3 days before my 23rd birthday and the week I began my Masters course at the University of Bristol, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma after various scans and biopsies of some very small lumps in my neck. My PET Scan results from the 10th of October told me it was Stage 2, which means it’s spread and I’ll need to have 6 cycles of chemotherapy followed by radiotherapy. Before I can start my treatment, in just over a week, I’ll be having surgery (laparoscopic unilateral oopherectomy), on the 21st of October, to remove and preserve one of my ovaries, in case I become infertile from the treatment. This is another hurdle I didn’t think I would ever have to make at my age…
On the 13th of Oct I cut my hair in preparation for what’s to come – a small step but a hard one for me! Everything has happened so quickly, with just a month between diagnosis and treatment starting, but I am trying to stay positive and take everything in my stride. I’m surrounded by very loving and supporting friends and family, that I could not do this without. Cancer won’t stop my life. I am hopefully going to continue with my degree throughout the duration of the treatment, if I can. I don’t know exactly what’s to come, how I’ll physically feel or if I’ll feel up to doing anything at all, and I know I have a long way to go, but this is my #CancerRightNow and I’m fighting this!
Some of you may not have noticed my posts haven’t been every week, and some of you may not notice if I eventually end up stopping my blog all together while I go through this but I wanted to share my story so you understand if I do!
Thanks for reading this!
UPDATE: I’m now cancer free and on the road to recovery!
C x
I just want to say how much I’ll be thinking of you during your treatment. I think you’re so brave sharing your situation too! Much love xxx
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Thank you. I’d rather people know, it prevents awkwardness I think xx
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I can’t even begin to imagine how you must feel, and I’m not really sure what to say to you without it sounding cliched/naff/insignificant. Thanks for sharing and explaining what’s happening, and if you have to stop until you’re through it we’ll still all be here for you! Even though if was a forced choice for the haircut, I think it really suits you – your face shape is amazing.
All the best for what’s to come, remember people are there for you and it’s okay not to be ‘strong’ all the time.
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I am so sorry that this is happening and I pray that you’ll have a speedy recovery. It takes a lot of bravery to share this and you are a total inspiration! Also, you totally rock your new hair! Xxx
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Wishing you all my best wishes and hope that all treatment is successful. Just stay positive as hard and it will be, you’re an inspiration to us all xxxx
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Oh Chloe I can’t even begin to imagine what you’re going through. I’m so sorry. You’re a strong person and you will beat this! Stay positive 🙂 ❤ Love Lea xxxx
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Your an inspiration Chloe! We all love you and wish you well on the road to recovery ❤️
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Wishing you all the best through your surgery and treatment ❤
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Oh Chloe I’m genuinely sorry to hear this! You’re so so brave and will beat this! Sending you lots of love for your treatment.
Xx
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Sending lots of love ❤️ and strength lovely 😘 Xx
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